goodness, fitness, wellness
There’s something magical about spring. It’s true that where we live, every season brings its own beauty and joy. The sun and heat of summer, lake life, water sports, golf and gardening, and those long, warm evenings, sometimes with a thunderstorm for entertainment. Autumn with its stunning colours, bountiful harvest, bright sunny days and cooler... Continue Reading →
It’s been a year now since Covid-19 has taken centre stage all over the world. Back in March of 2020, I never would have predicted how the coming 12 months would roll out. I grieve for those lost, those permanently impacted, and those who are lonely, without work, still facing uncertainty and at times despair.... Continue Reading →
I think we can all agree that it's been a particularly weird year. "Weird" is the kindest way to describe how this global pandemic has impacted so many aspects of our lives. There was one positive outcome for me, as my "pandemic plot" was a success. And I don't mean a plot to overtake the... Continue Reading →
I love the process of growing the vegetables in my garden, or flowers in the yard. It's exciting to start something from seed and watch it progress, to the point of harvesting it to eat or simply marvelling at the colours of the blooms. But I didn't know I could grow mushrooms at home. At... Continue Reading →
It’s really a joy to grow things yourself, harvest and enjoy eating them. Or to simply revel in the beauty of flowers you planted and grew on your own. This spring, besides planting seedlings for my garden, I got the idea to try sprouting. I forgot how much I love sprouts. I haven't bought them... Continue Reading →
It's really a joy to grow things yourself, harvest and enjoy eating them. Or to simply revel in the beauty of flowers you planted and grew on your own. My garden is real source of pleasure, entertainment, and of course work. But the work is worth it when I get to enjoy the fruits of... Continue Reading →
I’ve already told you about my excitement at learning that I can raise bees without much effort. The Backyard Pollinator will let me have non-aggressive leafcutter bees in my yard.So now that I’ve got my bee barn, I’m anxious to get my leafcutter bees out buzzing around, helping the vegetables and flowers.Not so fast! Just... Continue Reading →
Spring is the time of year when many of us turn our thoughts to our garden and our flowerbeds. It’s one of the joys of springtime, and into the summer, to watch my plants sprout, grow and flourish. And with all we’ve learned about the importance of bees in the growing process, a local company’s... Continue Reading →
Don't read this and think. "Oh sure, she's eating a salad again," because here's the cold, hard truth. I'm snacking. A lot. I also seem to have a sudden affection for all things made with dough: biscuits, dumplings, pasta. And then there's the baking. I don't bake! Now I'm baking. I blame the pandemic, but... Continue Reading →
With apologies for the corny headline, I'm at the point in this self isolation that I need a break from the same-old-same-old when it comes to making lunch. Sandwiches get boring, even a good old BLT (bacon, lettuce and tomato). We are isolating at home, and there isn't a restaurant close enough to deliver something... Continue Reading →
theardizan 